Aptos

Last updated: August 20, 2017

Aptos is an unincorporated area that includes the communities of Seacliff, Rio Del Mar and Seascape, and the inland area of Aptos that is north of Highway 1. Aptos is located to the southeast of Santa Cruz City, and is made up of mostly residential neighborhoods. There is a small commercial area along Soquel Avenue with a Safeway, the Aptos Ace Hardware, a Best Western and various restaurants, banks, and other basic goods and services. Aptos is also home to Cabrillo College, a two-year community college offering associate degrees and certificates in diverse fields of study.